Maryland High Court Limits Montgomery County Gun Carry Restrictions

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland issued a partial victory for gun rights advocates in Engage Armament LLC v. Montgomery County, ruling on April 28 that the county overstepped its authority with broad gun carry restrictions. The court struck down bans on carrying firearms on public roads near restricted locations, and in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and child care facilities, while upholding some sensitive place restrictions and the county's ability to regulate unserialized firearms (ghost guns) with some caveats.